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DM/26/02575/FPA - Full Planning Application Pending Consideration
Telecoms mastsCommercial premises

Proposal

Proposed rooftop telecommunications installation comprising 6no. TEF antennas, 15no. RRUs, 2no. dishes, 1no. cabinet, and ancillary development, all supported on a proposed 6.00m climbable steel grille frame. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Sept 2026
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Validated
25 Sept 2026
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Consultation
1 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 20 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 20 Nov 2026, from Durham's recent commercial premises.

Comments are open until 22 Oct 2026

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Documents 12

Statements & assessments 1

PDF BUILT HERITAGE STATEMENT Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 11

PDF CORNERSTONE RADIO PLANNING AND PROPAGATION Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF COVERAGE AND CAPACITY Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF CLUTTONS CONNECTIVITY REPORT Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF COMMUNITY INFORMATION SHEET Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF CORNERSTONE ICNIRP DECLARATION WITH CLARIFICATION LETTER Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF COVERING LETTER Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF SSSI Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE PROVIDER LETTER - DEVELOPERS NOTICE Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF CORNERSTONE HEALTH AND MOBILE PHONE BASE STATIONS Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF DSIT MINISTER OF STATE LETTER TO LEADERS - SUPPORTING DIG. INFRAST DEPLOYMENT Supporting Information · 24 Sept 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 7

Coal mining development high risk area
Recorded coal mining features at or near the surface. Most planning applications here need a coal mining risk assessment.
From the Mining Remediation Authority, formerly the Coal Authority. The development high risk area marks recorded coal mining features at or near the surface: mine shafts and adits, shallow workings, mine gas and former opencast sites. Most planning applications there need a coal mining risk assessment; householder applications, changes of use and some minor works are exempt. Mine entry positions come from old plans and can be out by several metres, and unrecorded workings can exist anywhere in the coalfield.
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Durham City conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
22 listed buildings within 150 m; Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Durham built-up area; Heritage at risk 97 m away: Durham Prison Officers' Club, ('The Tithe Barn'), Hallgarth Street, Durham; Air quality management area 96 m away: Durham County Council Air Quality Management Area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area4,591 m² (49,417 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (asset rating 81)
UseB1 Offices and Workshop businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2017, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Durham
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
DH1 3BP
Received
24 Sept 2026
Validated
25 Sept 2026
Ward
Elvet, Gilesgate And Shincliffe
Parish
City Of Durham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
WHP Telecoms Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 14 of the 56-day target. Durham usually decides commercial premises by day 56.

Day 1442 days to the 56-day target
67%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
6%go to committee

Plota live figures for commercial premises decided by Durham in the last twelve months, from validation. Durham decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

65 neighbours consulted · Last counted 2 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15247445
Planning Portal ref
PP-15247445
Neighbours
1 Oct 2026
Consultation
1 Oct 2026
Comments by
22 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
20 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Pruning of Conifer and Holly to allow the installation of CCTV
DM/23/03195/TCA
2023 Approved
To crown lift the 4 x Silver Birch over footpath. Crown lifting shall not exceed a maximu…
DM/23/03284/TCA
2023 Approved
Fell 1no. Common Ash (T10), cut back from property by 1.5m to 1no. Sycamore (T13), crown…
DM/23/00224/TCA
2020 Approved
Crown lift to 5-6m and removing lower branches to 1no. Sycamore
DM/20/02357/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2023 Approved
37 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for change of use of C3 Dwellinghouse to…
DM/23/03129/CEU
2023 Refused
10 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
The material change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple…
DM/23/02988/FPA
2023 Refused
17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Variation of Condition 4 (Opening Hours) pursuant to DM/16/03376/FPA
DM/23/01996/VOC
2022 Approved
Durham University Car Park Palmers Garth Durham DH1 3AR
Siting of temporary teaching accommodation (3 year period) including crown pruning works…
DM/22/02065/FPA
2022 Approved
17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Retrospective application for an externally mounted extract system and parapet wall above…
DM/22/01079/FPA
2019 Refused
17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Retention of External Extract Equipment
DM/19/03929/FPA
2021 Refused
18 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Change of Use from C3 to C4 (small HMO)
DM/21/00562/FPA
2020 Approved
13 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
To discharge condition 3 (bin storage) and 4 (cycle storage) of DM/19/03177/FPA
DRC/20/00018
2019 Refused
18 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Change of use of the dwelling (use Class C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (use…
DM/19/03176/FPA
2019 Approved
13 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Change of use of the dwelling (C3) to a small House in Multiple Occupation (C4)
DM/19/03177/FPA
2019 Approved
35 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Change of use from 6 bedroom HMO to 7 bedrooms (C4 to Sui Generis) and Loft conversion
DM/19/02862/FPA
2019 Refused
17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Variation of Condition 4 (Opening Hours) pursuant to DM/16/03376/FPA
DM/19/02669/VOC
2019 Approved
7 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Erection of part 2 storey, part single storey extension to rear of existing C4 House in M…
DM/19/02144/FPA
2018 Approved
21 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Erection of single-storey extension at rear.
DM/18/03237/FPA
2018 Approved
21 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Install 2no first floor windows to front elevation and 1no ground floor window to gable e…
DM/18/01550/FPA
2018 Approved
31and 32 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Variation of condition 2 on planning permission DM/16/00629/FPA for alteration to roof, s…
DM/18/00521/VOC
2016 Approved
El Coto 17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
Retention of Existing Shopfront and Two-Storey Rear Extension
DM/16/03376/FPA
2017 Approved
Durham University Car Park Palmers Garth Durham DH1 3AR
Crown Lift and Thin of 3No Hornbeam Trees
DM/17/02946/TCA
2016 Approved
El Coto 17 Hallgarth Street Durham DH1 3AT
1No. IIluminated Fascia Sign and 1No. Projecting Hanging Sign
DM/16/03377/AD
2016 Approved
1 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Discharge of conditions 3 (window details) and 4 (surface materials) of planning permissi…
DRC/16/00321
2016 Approved
31 & 32 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Discharge of Condition No 3 of Planning Approval DM/16/00629/FPA Samples of Wall and Roof…
DRC/16/00277
2016 Approved
1 Mavin Street Durham DH1 3AU
Change of use of side lane to hardstanding area with timber fence enclosure, replacement…
DM/16/01263/FPA
2016 Approved
31 & 32 Elvet Crescent Durham DH1 3AP
Change of use from a 5 and 6 bedroom house in multiple occupation to two 7 bedroom houses…
DM/16/00629/FPA
Durham
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#137 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Durham ranks #190 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Durham decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #52 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #29 of 296
59%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #190 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #213 of 296
79%
Minor dwellings approved
95 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
49 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
201 decided
1,706
Total decisions
113 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.